US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.3 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604279

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,630
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,680 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Wbfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location4.3 MI SE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59724, -95.45654
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,630 (2013)
Projected traffic17,680 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 12,630 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.